What Was On Top?

Lipps Inc, a band created by producer Steven Greenberg, climbed into the top spot with their dance hit "Funkytown." The song dethroned "Call Me" by Blondie which had spent six weeks at #1.

"Coming Up" by Paul McCartney made a huge leap into the top ten from #14 all the way up to #3.

"Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer" by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes spent a second week at #4, and Dr. Hook remained at #5 for its second week with "Sexy Eyes."

What Were The Big Movers?

Billy Joel made the biggest leap within the top 40. "It's Still Rock and Roll To Me" moved up 17 notches from #38 to #21 in its second week. "All Night Long" by Joe Walsh also moved up 17 notches from #63 to #46, and "Shining Star" by The Manhattans made a nice jump into the top 40 from #47 to #34.

The biggest overall mover on the chart for the week was "Angel Say No." The first chart song by Tommy Tutone climbed 21 spots from #77 to #56, but would ultimately only peak at #38.

"Do Right" by Paul Davis made the biggest drop for the week. It fell 38 spots from #46 to #84.

What Was New?

There were six new songs on the chart for the week. The highest debut was the first solo chart hit by Kim Carnes. "More Love" came in at #75. Close behind and entering the chart at #77 was the Blues Brothers' remake of "Gimme Some Lovin'" from the Blues Brothers Soundtrack.

Other future top 40 hits entering the chart this week included "In America" by the Charlie Daniels Band (#82) and "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" by the S.O.S. Band (#88).

"Time For Me To Fly" by REO Speedwagon was first released in 1978, and was re-released and entered the chart at #90. The final new song for the week was "Shotgun Rider" by Joe Sun at #87.

View the singles chart from May 31, 1980